Spinal Stenosis

Relief from Spinal Stenosis Pain in San Francisco at San Francisco Back Pain Relief

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Spinal Stenosis ("narrowing") is a common and potentially crippling condition affecting many of us as we get older. It can occur anywhere in the spine - in the neck, middle, or low back. Although there are many types and causes of spinal stenosis,  it most commonly occurs over the age of 60, affecting women a little more than men.

In spinal stenosis, the spinal canal becomes narrowed to the point that the blood supply to the spinal cord and spinal nerves is reduced. This can cause a variety of symptoms,  including: back pain, sciatic nerve pain, numbness, weakness, balance problems, a flexed forward posture, and difficulty in walking any distances. In really severe cases, muscle atrophy along with bowel and bladder disturbances may develop.

What can cause spinal stenosis?
Arthritis of the spine, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, enlargement of soft tissue structures inside the spinal canal, facet joint cysts, inflammatory and post surgical scar tissue, spine fractures, and certain deformities of the spinal column. Typically, it is a combination of these factors.

Other factors that can contribute to symptomatic spinal stenosis include:
obesity, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, smoking, and certain medical condition such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and thyroid disorders.

Most cases of spinal stenosis can be managed without surgery. Further, a comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plan that looks at the patient as a whole will produce the best and most lasting results. This is especially true in an aging population where maintaining an active lifestyle is important for ongoing general health and well-being. Spinal stenosis is a very crippling problem, but a very treatable problem.

Spinal decompression can effectively treat patients with spinal stenosis. 
Dr. Rosenstein has treated a number of patients with spinal stenosis and has seen very promising results.  (In fact, one 70 year old man went back to playing golf after his treatment program finished!).

So  - How do I get started?

Contact me at (415) 686-9119 (or email me at drmatt1@aol.com) to schedule your free, initial one hour consultation.  We will go over all of your x-ray and MRI reports, review your physical findings and discuss in depth your treatment options.

One of the problems that I frequently see is that the people who come in for consultations with severe problems have NEVER had a chance to really "get it explained" from a doctor. Well, here is your opportunity to finally get a clear picture of what is going on with your spine, to learn about your treatment options and to have the time with a doctor to actually get all of your questions answered.

Oh - and please feel free to bring a spouse, relative or friend to your consultation.  It's always good to have a a friend with you to better evaluate our services.

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